New-York tribune., 1887-04-15
AMERICAN SINGERS IN ENGLAND.

We observe dlSp0sitlon on the parb OF our cohcors
singers to supplement their work during our own
season with concerts ir London. Miss Winant, who
contributed her share the musical pleasures OF the
winter scurried across the ocean six weeks
ago, and is entertaining tho English public, who,
to their credit be it said showing proter appre-
citation OF her sterling merits. Mrs. Anna Buikley
Hills, another of coutratos is also booked for
passage and hopes to take the thread OF
her transatlantic where she dropped it last
summer. The difference in time between the London
snd New York seasons makes the plan entirely teas
ibie and shall expect to sec these examples toll
Low cd by others OF our singers.
Mr.. Francis y. Powers srems likely to be the next
American to challenge the opinion Vt London musical
amateurs. He will 20 to London. and we believe
will give o good account Of himself. London 10 nOt
particularly well stocked with good baritones. and
Mr.. Powerss pleasant voice, agreeable musical man
ner and sincere enthusiasm will not tail OF recogni
ton. That he will leave many friends behind him to
help him with their wishes evidenced last Wednes
day evening, when q spiendid audience gathered in
the Pierrepont Street Baptist Church to attend his
farewell concert. The affair delightful one and
Ar. Powers Miss Earle. Mrs. Hills, Michael Banner,
Mr.. Agramonte, Mr.. Herman. Mr.. Shelley and twenty
of Mr.. Powcrss fellow members OF the Mendelssonn
Club, under the direction OF Mr. MOscntha all con-
spred to place ts artistic features the high pianos
occupied by those OF social nature. But this 10
little beside purpose, which was to say something
about American singers in England. Miss Winants
friends will DO glad to learn that she has had consd-
erabe do and that the critical writer's for the press
have reco gnized her merit On Mach 10 she sang as
Mr.. Halle's concert, Free Trade Hall, Manchester.
Her part of the programme to sing the music OF
g Ursula in Sullivan's Golden Legend the alto
solo in A. Beckers " Sacred Dialogue" On the next
day she appeared with Professor Joachim In OF the
Bradford Full Dress Subscription Concerts, he num-
bers being "Anake Satnrnia," from Handels
Semeler z o Fatima" by wehr, 40, Love- aid thou
me-" from SAINT -Saens's" Samson and Deah. and the
ron ance from T" La Gioconda" On February 23 she
sang in /" The Messiah with the Royal Albert Hall
Choral Society, conducted by Mr.. Barnby, and on
March 22 sue t,ok part with Mr.. and srs. Henschel
(who, by the way will sing at the concert OF the Men,
dessohn Club next Tuesday evening" in concert in
aid of the fund vf the Chdren's Jubilee Tribute. At
this concert which took place at Grosvenor House,
LISTS Mignon's Song and two songs bv Maude v.
White she has also appeared at one OF Mr..
Henschel's symphony concerts, after which occasion
The Musical World was plessed TO say: "A we'll
mcrited success was also obtained by Miss Emily
Winants truly pOetical rendering OF Liszts famous
song .kennst du das Land. Ii is genuine pleasure
to listen to this ladys cOntrato, which Is OF equal
beauty throughout Its extensive compass. The
Daily Telegraph" EXPIRE sed the opinion that this
artist s gain to the executive resources OF the pres
eat season."
Miss Alice Whitacre has also been receiving many
compliments uom competent. ana authoritative
writer's and OF the profound impression which Mrs.
Hcnsohel has made the cable dspatcnes have several
times borne test mony At the Italian opera in Covens
t;arden Madame Minnie Hauk, Miss Norton Nile.
Nordica, and Madame Hastreittr have done work
which has been much approved Aud the ranks OF Mr..
Rosas company (which has 'ong had American singers
the engagement of Nile. Deoca Miss Johnston, OF
WashingtOnl In fact, the record OF the English
musical s coming more and more to be a record
vi the domgs OF American artists